Dairy Cattle Nutrient Management

Introduction

Managing dairy cattle nutrition plays a crucial role in modern dairy cattle operations. Areas in which dairy producers can exercise control of nutrient management include diet formulations for dairy cattle, dairy rations, and use of minerals or supplements such as Rumensin. This section provides information on a variety of dairy cattle nutrient management issues, some of which include mineral management, dairy cattle ration formulation, and silage management. For more information on various aspects of manure and nutrient management, please visit the Animal Manure Management CoP.